VSC 160 Raster Graphics

1. Access, use, and store data using the Macintosh platform.
   1. Use the various operational basics of the Macintosh system.
   2. Create and store files in proper areas.
2. Apply the basic elements and principles of design.
   1. Explain image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
   2. Identify design principles, elements, and image composition.
   3. Define key terminology of digital images.
3. Apply project planning, project management, copyright and fair use, and teamwork principles to the design of visual communication projects.
   1. Interpret the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing image(s) that meet design brief requirements.
   2. Communicate design plans with other members of the design team and clients.
   3. Discuss standard copyright rules for images and image use.
   4. Describe project management tasks and responsibilities.
   5. Create a review and redesign cycle based on feedback.
4. Use Adobe Photoshop software to edit and create digital photography and digital images.
   1. Identify and explain elements of the Photoshop user interface and its functions.
   2. Use image generating devices, and discuss the types of images they create.
   3. Demonstrate how to access digital images in Photoshop.
   4. Employ color correction using Photoshop.
   5. Illustrate layers and masks.
   6. Demonstrate importing, exporting, organizing, and saving digital images.
   7. Produce and reuse images.
   8. Select the appropriate features and options required to implement a color management workflow.
5. Draw digital-based images, and add text using Adobe Photoshop.
   1. Demonstrate working with selections.
   2. Employ guides and rulers.
   3. Transform, size, scale, rotate, warp and/or skew images.
   4. Adjust or correct the tonal range, color, or distortions of an image.
   5. Illustrate retouching and blending images.
   6. Demonstrate drawing and/or painting using Photoshop.
   7. Demonstrate manipulation of type.
   8. Use Photoshop filters.
6. Create images and graphics for web, print, and video.
   1. Prepare images for web, print, and video.
7. Present and defend designs, layouts, and technical merits of work, and use constructive criticism from formal critiques to make improvements.
   1. Mount, matte, or using another method display work for presentation.
   2. Present design in a formal critique.
   3. Incorporate constructive criticism to make improvements.

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1. Integrate the principles and elements of design into cohesive problem-solving techniques for visual communication assignments.
2. Create or evaluate and select illustrative, photographic, layout, video, and/or web-based solutions for use in effectively evoking digital/web-based solutions for multiple devices.
3. Critique design solutions and develop strategies for strengthening their conceptual and technical effectiveness.
4. Structure a problem-solving strategy for delivery of the client's message to his market, making efficient use of current design, production, and delivery technologies.
5. Synthesize components of design industry solutions into cohesive presentations that are technically and conceptually effective.
6. Integrate professional, ethical, and legal standards into business practice.